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NEWS RELEASE: Leigh Veillette Appointed as New Director of the Utah Division of Real Estate

April 1, 2024
Salt Lake City, Utah – The Utah Department of Commerce has appointed Leigh Veillette as the new Director of the...
2024
Department of Commerce
Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
Division of Real Estate
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The Benefits of Registering Your LLC as a DAO

March 27, 2024
In recent years, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) have gained significant traction in the business world. Learn why business owners might want to consider registering an LLC as a DAO....
Department of Commerce
Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
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Why You Should Consider Registering Your Business as a DAO in Utah

March 27, 2024
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) are changing how we think about business organization and governance. Learn why registering your business as a DAO in Utah is beneficial....
Department of Commerce
Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
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NEWS RELEASE: FTC and Utah Lawsuit Results in Over $10 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Real Estate Investment Training Scheme

March 21, 2024
Salt Lake City —The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing over $10 million in refunds to consumers who paid for...
2024
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
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NEWS RELEASE: The Utah Department of Commerce is accepting registrations for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)

January 3, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Corporations and Commercial Code now accepts registrations for Limited...
2024
Department of Commerce
Division of Corporations and Commercial Code
News and Press Releases
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NEWS RELEASE: Utah sues Meta for child addiction harm and deceiving parents about dangers of Facebook and Instagram 

October 24, 2023
CONTACTS:    Emma Williams Office of the Governor 385-303-4383, ewilliams@utah.gov Richard Piatt  Utah Attorney General’s Office 801-631-8964, rpiatt@agutah.gov   Melanie Hall Utah Department of Commerce 385-290-0719, melaniehall@utah.gov...
2023
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
News and Press Releases
Social Media Bills
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TikTok Found in Contempt; Ordered To Turn Over Documents

October 19, 2023
Yesterday, Utah Solicitor General Melissa Holyoak successfully argued that TikTok has failed to comply with a series of subpoenas filed...
2023
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
News and Press Releases
Social Media Bills
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NEWS RELEASE: FTC and Utah Division of Consumer Protection Suit Leads to Largest Consumer Settlement in Utah History

May 22, 2023
Real estate investment programs and endorsers ordered to pay $16.7 million  SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The Federal Trade Commission...
2023
Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
News and Press Releases
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NEWS RELEASE: Governor Cox Signs Bill for Utility Assistance for Low-Income Utahns

March 22, 2023
Utahns can apply now SALT LAKE CITY – Utahns most vulnerable to energy price spikes and inflation will now receive...
Commerce Administration
Department of Commerce
Division of Public Utilities
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